Automation Controls Technician — Night Shift (7pm–7am)

BD; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking an Electrical Technician for the night shift to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment with electrical and controls focus. The role requires reading schematics, handling PLCs, robotics, and vision systems, while supporting PM activities and maintaining safety.

You will collaborate with operators and leads, document work clearly in logs, and perform both electrical and mechanical repairs on plant material handling systems during a rotating 3-2-2 schedule.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. and minimum 2 years electrical related experience.
• Vocational/Technical School (Electrical Fundamentals, Electrical Troubleshooting) and minimum 1-year electrical related experience.
• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics and minimum 6 months electrical related experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical issues on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot PLC and ladder logic; address robotic and vision systems as needed.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repair on plant materials handling systems.
• Document work performed in logs and communicate priorities to production leadership.
• Maintain safety standards and participate in PM activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robotics

Vision systems

Documentation

Reliability

Safety

Communication

Self-direction

Education

HS Diploma/G.E.D.

Technical School (Electrical Fundamentals)

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeter

Voltage/Current meters

Electrical schematics

Job description

BD is seeking an Electrical Technician for the night shift to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment with electrical and controls focus. The role requires reading schematics, handling PLCs, robotics, and vision systems, while supporting PM activities and maintaining safety.

You will collaborate with operators and leads, document work clearly in logs, and perform both electrical and mechanical repairs on plant material handling systems during a rotating 3-2-2 schedule.